Gender: Male
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Bold voyager or courageous journey, Adventurous and Risky
Pronunciation: feɾˈnando, /fɛɹˈnændoʊ/, F ER N AE N D OW
Popularity Rank: #63
Fernando is a Spanish name derived from the Germanic name Ferdinando, composed of the elements 'fardi' meaning 'journey' and 'nand' meaning 'brave'. It translates to 'bold voyager' or 'courageous journey'.
The name Fernando is of Spanish origin and means Bold voyager or courageous journey, Adventurous and Risky, Brave Traveler, Adventurer. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Fernando is commonly found in Mexico, Colombia, Spain, and 93 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: feɾˈnando
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /fɛɹˈnændoʊ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: F ER N AE N D OW
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Fernando is recorded 406,459 times globally, ranking it as the 63th most common name worldwide.
Fernando is most prevalent in Mexico, with 67,621 occurrences, making it the 14th most popular name in the country.
In Portugal, the name Fernando is found among 1 in every 10 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | #14 | 1 : 13 |
| Colombia | #31 | 1 : 21 |
| Spain | #25 | 1 : 13 |
| United States of America | #88 | 1 : 41 |
| Brazil | #21 | 1 : 29 |
| Chile | #38 | 1 : 22 |
| Peru | #20 | 1 : 38 |
| Italy | #338 | 1 : 72 |
| Portugal | #32 | 1 : 10 |
| Bolivia | #9 | 1 : 24 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Fernando from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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